Worship This Sunday

 

In Advent

Jesus says you’re a little salty. What does that have to do with Christ crucified? Our liturgy (Earthkeeping) and hymns were specially selected by Sila Henning Olson as a birthday treat.

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Earthkeeping Booklet 
Reading sheet

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Sermon Copies

After a request last week, some printed copies of Nick’s sermon will be available on the bulletin table, either to follow along in worship or pick up after. You can always find past sermons here.

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In Hope

As a part of our ongoing "Resilience in Resistance" theme, this week we welcome Pastor Coliér McNair to share his perspective on resilience in the Black church. Coliér has served as a local pastor for twenty years, first at Zion City Church and then at Blackhawk Church, and before that he worked for the City of Madison Department of Civil Rights. You can find him speaking on the topic of Black spirituality and resilience in this recent PBS interview. 
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MCC Announcements

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Adult Ed

This Sunday in 9:00 Adult Ed, Lynn Breedlove will share about Solace Friends, a 4-bedroom residential hospice facility for people who’d been homeless. He’ll be joined by found Ann Catlett (a former Hope member) and Exec. Dir. Kendra Deja.
Upcoming sessions:

• Feb. 15: We’ll hear how the local Stone Catchers group is taking provocative action on behalf of LGBTQ+ and other vulnerable neighbors, catching stones instead of casting them

• Feb. 22 will be led by the Faith in Action for Racial Equity (FARE) team

• Mar. 1 will feature a focus on MCC bluebirds and restoration efforts, with Jack Saltes and others

 

Children & Family Ministry News

In faith formation this week we'll continue to explore what makes each of us unique and how we fit in God's world through story, games, and collaborative art, 9-10am downstairs. All ages welcome! 
 

Meier & Stormy's Wedding

MCC member Meier and partner, Stormy, are planning a wedding at the MCC this Sunday, Feb. 8, at 1pm. This joyful event comes amid Stormy's recent devastating diagnosis of terminal pancreatic cancer. They are happy to have you join through the online link here (please note, the wedding itself is not open invitation). Your help would also be welcome - sign up here to contribute food toward a light reception or to participate in set up or clean up. 

 

New Art Wall Installation

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MCC will host an exhibit of seasonal photographs by John Mason. These images are from John’s book titled, “Madison Trees in Season.”  This collection of black and white landscape photos will be on view in the Shalom Room starting Sunday, February 8, 2026.  A copy of John’s book will be available for browsing.
 

Judith Bible Study

Judith morning Bible study will meet on Tue, Feb 10 at 9:30 am in the Covenant Room.  We will discuss the lesson starting on p. 26 of the Dec/Jan/Feb issue of Gather magazine.  It is session one of “Now Let Us Pray”.  All are welcome to join us for a thoughtful and lively discussion.  Questions, contact Joyce Anderson.

 

 

MCC Pancake Party

MCC Pancake Party on Sunday, Feb 15, 11:30am-12:30pm 
Let's celebrate together with pancakes and more as we prepare for the season of Lent. All invited! Let Andrea know if you'd like to help flip pancakes or with clean-up.

 

 

Palestininian Reading Group

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Are you interested in learning more about Palestine through reading? A small group of us plan to gather regularly to read and discuss Palestinian focused books. Our next gathering will be Weds, Feb 18th, 1:00, at MCC.  We are starting with Mornings in Jenin by Susan Abulhawa. This work of historical fiction is the first mainstream novel in English to explore life in post-1948 Palestine.  If you are interested in reading with us, please let Vicki Warren or LisaAnn Trembath know!

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Support for Immigrant Siblings in the Twin Cities

The ICE invasion of the Twin Cities has been brutal, cruel, and has regularly violated constitutional rights.  On the other hand, the community response has been massive, courageous, and compassionate.  If you're looking for a way to help, one organization doing incredible work is the Minnesota Interfaith Coalition on Immigration. They do advocacy and direct material support. Here is their website. 
-  Larry Henning, on behalf of the Immigrant Support Team.

 
Wisconsin Faith Voices for Justice also put out this link with ways to contribute to families/organizations in MN. https://www.standwithminnesota.com/

 

Building Unity for Nonviolent Action (BU4NVA)

 

Some from the MCC have joined hundreds others to begin Building Unity for Nonviolent Action (BU4NVA). One of the steps is to create congregational rapid response teams should ICE or other threats become local. If you’re eager for organizing and want to be part of the MCC contact small group, contact Vicki Warren.

 

Boundary Waters

 

We’ve got a permit to go in at Snowbank Lake, June 15-21. High schoolers can let Nick know if you’re interested (including bringing a friend). Interested adults should also be in touch!

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A Few Lent Early Details...

 

• Ash Wednesday is Feb. 18, with services at noon and 7pm

• On the following Wednesdays (Feb. 25-March 25), the MCC First Nations group will lead discussions on a book of meditations from an Indigenous elder called Spirit Wheel. Books will cost about $15. Email the office to reserve a copy. 

• Both noon and evening discussions will be about the same book, so you can come either time

• We will again use the new Bless This Night evening prayer service from Holden Village at 6:00

• Both midday and evening will include meals. Sign up here to bring soup, bread or dessert.

• On Sundays, children will be collecting a noisy offering (so save your pennies and other coins)

• We’ll also have the children’s prayer box available for your requests

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